Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | RAKMC |
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | RAK Maritime City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | Maritime, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 20,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | RAKMC Trading License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Manufacturing and trading | Port and maritime services |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 5 |
Verdict
RAKMC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 20,000 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.